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TransMedics Group, Inc.

TMDX

Healthcare

2w

FDA Conditional Approval for Next-Gen OCS Lung Program

TransMedics received FDA conditional approval for the OCS Lung IDE in July 2025, marking a significant regulatory milestone.
The company is actively engaging with FDA leadership to address final questions and plans to initiate trial activities after summer.
The next-gen OCS Lung trial will be the largest in lung preservation history, with over 450 lungs to be randomized.
Management is confident that successful trial results will establish the platform as the new standard of care in lung transplantation.
This clinical program is expected to be a major growth catalyst in 2026, though it will not impact 2025 financials.
The trial aims to demonstrate superior clinical outcomes over traditional cold storage, addressing longstanding market perceptions.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

APLS

Healthcare

2w

FDA Label Expansion for EMPAVELI in C3G and Primary IC-MPGN

FDA approved a label expansion for EMPAVELI for patients 12 years and older with C3 myelopathy and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN).
This is the company's third FDA approval in 4 years, highlighting scientific strength and regulatory success.
The approval enables treatment with a C3-targeting therapy that achieves outcomes across proteinuria reduction, eGFR stabilization, and C3 deposit clearance.
Launch is underway, expanding into rare nephrology and underserved populations, including pediatric patients and post-transplant recurrence.

AORT

Healthcare

1w

Progress and Market Potential of AMDS Launch

The U.S. launch of AMDS is progressing with positive early demand, including initial stocking orders and hospital approvals.
Approximately 75% of the volume is concentrated in the top 600 centers, with about 1,000 accounts capable of performing AMDS procedures.
Hospitals must complete IRB approval, VAC approval, and surgeon training before implanting AMDS, with ongoing progress in these steps.
Management highlighted the strong physician feedback and the device's potential to tap into a $150 million annual market with limited competition.
Cross-selling opportunities are emerging, with some surgeons adopting On-X valves after training on AMDS, indicating synergistic growth potential.

United Therapeutics Corporation

UTHR

Healthcare

2w

Progress and Challenges in Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Nebulized Tyvaso Trials

United Therapeutics is on the cusp of reporting results from the TETON 2 study in September, evaluating nebulized Tyvaso in IPF patients outside the U.S. and Canada.
TETON 2 involves 597 patients, with primary endpoint being change in FVC at 52 weeks.
The company aims to support a regulatory filing with the FDA for IPF indication in 2027 if results are successful.
The study design includes efforts to reduce variability in FVC measurements through central reading and standardized procedures.

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.

NTLA

Healthcare

1w

Expansion of ATTR-CM Study and Its Strategic Implications

The expansion does not impact the previously projected enrollment timeline or cash runway, demonstrating operational efficiency and financial prudence.
The increased enrollment is expected to provide more definitive evidence of nex-z’s efficacy both as a monotherapy and in combination with stabilizers, which is a key market differentiator.
Management emphasizes that this strategic move aligns with their goal of multiple prospective launches by 2030, reinforcing their long-term market strategy.

AbCellera Biologics Inc.

ABCL

Healthcare

1w

Transition to Clinical-Stage Biotech with First Clinical Trials

AbCellera achieved a major milestone by receiving Health Canada authorization to initiate its first two clinical trials for ABCL635 and ABCL575.
Dosing has begun in the Phase I trial for ABCL635, targeting moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, marking a shift from platform to clinical-stage biotech.
A second Phase I trial for ABCL575 was also initiated, with dosing expected to start shortly, expanding the company's clinical pipeline.
The company added a third program, ABCL688, into IND-enabling studies, indicating ongoing pipeline expansion and transition into more advanced clinical development.

Castle Biosciences, Inc.

CSTL

Healthcare

2w

FDA Breakthrough Designation for DecisionDx-Melanoma and Strategic Path to FDA Approval

Castle Biosciences received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DecisionDx-Melanoma, signaling a significant regulatory milestone.
The company is actively progressing towards an FDA submission, with no specific public timeline disclosed.
Management expressed confidence that existing data supports FDA approval, emphasizing the importance of the breakthrough designation in accelerating regulatory pathway.

Kura Oncology, Inc.

KURA

Healthcare

1w

FDA Priority Review and Regulatory Progress for Ziftomenib

The FDA has accepted Kura's NDA for ziftomenib in relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML, granting a priority review with a PDUFA date of November 30, 2025.
Management reports ongoing collaborative and constructive interactions with the FDA, emphasizing alignment with the review timeline.
Regulatory milestones include addressing information requests and preparing for pre-approval inspections, with a focus on ensuring a successful review outcome.

Myriad Genetics, Inc.

MYGN

Healthcare

1w

Myriad's Strategic Shift to Cancer Care Continuum Focus

Myriad is updating its long-range strategy to focus on the Cancer Care Continuum (CCC).
The new strategy aims to drive accelerated growth and profitability through three pillars: expanding in cancer diagnostics, growing prenatal and mental health markets, and maintaining financial discipline.
The company plans to leverage its leadership in hereditary cancer testing and expand into therapy selection, genomic profiling, immuno-oncology, and MRD testing.
Partnerships, such as with PATHOMIQ for AI-enabled prostate cancer testing, will play a key role in this expansion.
Management emphasizes increased urgency, disciplined execution, and strategic partnerships to achieve growth targets.

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

EW

Healthcare

3w

Impact of Early TAVR Data and Asymptomatic Indication Approvals on Market Dynamics

Management highlighted the renewed clinical focus on TAVR driven by early trial data and recent approvals for asymptomatic severe AS, which enable treatment regardless of symptoms.
The approvals are expected to catalyze multiyear growth, with potential guideline and policy changes, including a new U.S. NCD.
Clinical studies such as the Optum real-world study and 10-year PARTNER II outcomes reinforce the value of early intervention and long-term durability, positioning Edwards as a leader in TAVR.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of evidence generation and guideline evolution in expanding TAVR adoption.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INO

Healthcare

5d

Regulatory Progress and BLA Submission Strategy for INO-3107

Inovio remains on track to submit its BLA for INO-3107 in the second half of 2025, with a goal of file acceptance by year-end.
The company has completed the design verification testing of the CELLECTRA 5PSP device, a key regulatory milestone.
Inovio has requested a rolling submission of its BLA under breakthrough therapy designation, aiming for a 6-month review period and a potential PDUFA date around mid-2026.
The company successfully completed an FDA inspection of its clinical trial operations, an important step in regulatory compliance.
Differences in trial design and technology, such as DNA medicine versus viral vectors, distinguish INO-3107 from competitors' programs.